Hypercaecemia and hyperparathyroidism

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jude4667
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by jude4667 on Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:23 pm

Hypercaecemia and hyperparathyroidism

I have hypercaecemia and hyperparathyroidism, I suffered from this in 1992 and had half my thyroid taken away and and a parathyroid gland, I am now suffering again with an adenoma on another parathyroid, my calcium level is 2.71, I don't feel well most days and have been offered surgery even though im on an anticoagalent (rivaroxaban), I wonder if the surgery will give me a better life or not, :?

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Julie Thompson
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by Julie Thompson on Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:12 pm

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Hi Jude4667

This blog is for queries from people who have had weight loss surgery for obesity - either gastric band, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve etc. Unfortunately I am unable to answer your question as this is related to a different type of surgery. I suggest that you contact your surgeon if you have questions and concerns about your surgery. I am sure that your surgeon will be able to reassure you about your concerns.
Julie Thompson
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Dr Masud Haq
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by Dr Masud Haq on Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:53 am

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Hi Jude

I'm happy to answer your question as this is my specialist area.

There are specific criteria used when determining whether someone should have a parathyroidectomy. It's usually determined by the blood calcium level, combination of renal function and urinary calcium loss, bone loss as determined by a DEXA scan, complications such as renal stones and symptoms. There's always pros and cons with surgery. It would be sensible you request a referral to a surgeon who can discuss this with you.

Masud
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Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospital

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